Galway United vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Jun 2026

Galway United vs Derry City Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Galway Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -175

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There’s a strong case for backing Galway +0.5 on the Asian Handicap in their meeting with Derry. Landing odds of -175 looks like great value and we simply need the Tribesmen to avoid a defeat here.

Read our in-depth Galway vs Derry betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Galway United vs Derry City Preview

Seventh-placed Galway United meet sixth-placed Derry City at Pearse Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 19 June.

Galway United lost when last in action. At Turner's Cross Stadium, they were turned over 1-0 to Dundalk. John Caulfield's men recorded two shots on target and had 42% possession.

Derry City claimed a 4-1 win over Bohemians at Find Insurance Celtic Park in their previous game. The Candystripes had 43% possession and seven shots on goal, while James Clarke netted two, with Conor Barr and Kevin Santos also on the scoresheet.

1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

It was a 1-1 draw when Derry and Galway last met, with Find Insurance Celtic Park hosting the action. The past 10 H2H matches have featured four draws and three wins for each team.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Derry City	27	7	12	8	35	32	3	35:32	33
7	Galway United	26	7	9	10	33	40	-7	33:40	30

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United have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 12.6 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. The Tribesmen have averaged 40.2% possession and 5.7 corners per game, conceding 1.8 goals and 5.9 corners from 16.7 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal.

The four top scorers are Edward McCarthy, Kristopher Twardek, Francely Lomboto and Aaron Bolger, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Kristopher Twardek is the leading assists maker on 4.

City have 3 victories, 2 defeats and 5 draws, averaging 12.1 attempts, 3.8 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. Tiernan Lynch's side average 55.7% possession, 5.2 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 2.7 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

James Clarke and Kevin Santos have scored 3, followed by Conor Barr with 1. Kevin Santos, Michael Duffy and James Clarke have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Galway United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Evan Watts (GK), Killian Brouder, Gianfranco Facchineri, Lee Devitt, Matty Wolfe, Aaron Bolger, Conor James McCormack, David Hurley, Jimmy Keohane, Stephen Walsh, Edward McCarthy.

Derry City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Eddie Beach (GK), James Olayinka, Conor Barr, Patrick McClean, Brandon Fleming, Adam O'Reilly, Cameron Dummigan, Kevin Santos, Darragh Markey, Michael Duffy, James Clarke.

Main Match Prediction

We can feel confident with our bet on Galway +0.5 at odds of -175. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this League of Ireland game and this pick has the stats to back up a positive outcome.

Our League of Ireland experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Galway in 12 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Galway in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Galway in 2 consecutive games against Derry.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 63.7% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you’re looking for a bigger potential return on your stake, there is always the alternative to move the line. Consider the odds and whether each line can be covered.

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway 1 - 0 Derry

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Galway winning 1-0. Odds of +575 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Galway Over 4.5 Corners +102

In their past five matches, Galway have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last two Derry games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. The Galway Team Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of +102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galway

Total

11.60 5.70 5.90

Home

10.70 4.80 5.90

Away

11.20 4.90 6.30

Derry

Total

8.90 5.20 3.70

Home

9.50 6.30 3.20

Away

9.80 4.90 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-110

Galway Corners

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-147

Derry Corners

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-152

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+600

2

-147

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Galway United vs Derry City Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Derry City are +132 to land a League of Ireland victory, while Galway United are +200 to win. The draw is trading at +220 should you think the clash will end all square.

Should you want to back Derry to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -164 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Galway have been chalked up at +108.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at -122 and No at -120.

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Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+220

2

+132

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+107

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-189

12

-345

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+108

2

-164

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-175

2 Hcp -0.5

+123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-156

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-120

Galway United vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

Check the Galway vs Derry team news before you place your bets. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups plus current injury reports.

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